I just bought Incredible Hercules #117, (a day early!).
Magnificent!
Now this is Snowbird as she was MEANT to be! Powerful, intelligent, strong, caring, and skilled in battle. It answered the question of why Snowbird was not in Omega Flight; she gave Michael Pointer what he deserved IMO; it neatly explained her background; and her relatives even treated her with respect!
The best characterization of Birdie in ages.
A couple of questions, (not criticisms, though):
1) Why did Snowbird address Hodiak as her uncle when he's really her grandfather?
2) Snowbird says her marriage is over. Does she mean the one to Doug Thompson or to Yukon Jack?
Snowbird also has normal eyes here, instead of her black-and-white ones. She still looks absolutely gorgeous, though.
I give the highest praise to the creative team on this one. By all means, Greg Pak and Fred van Lente should write an Alpha book. They've already got my support. I hope Marvel's paying attention to this issue. Well done!